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CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

4.0 star property
Hostel in Johannesburg with a hot tub and a bar

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Located in the lively Maboneng Precinct, CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel combines relaxation with exploration. Visitors can unwind in the spa tub, enjoy the garden's peaceful setting, or head to the arcade room to challenge friends to games after a day of discovering the area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room (2)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Floor plan

The Loft

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bathrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
302 Fox Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2094

What's nearby

  • The AGOG - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ellis Park Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Johannesburg Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Carlton Centre - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Johannesburg City Hall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ellis Park Station - 10 min walk
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 14 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Downtown Jo'burg - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sphere Monk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pata Pata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Home Of The Bean - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Merv's Original Shakes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

Upscale hostel near Gold Reef City Casino
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The HideOut Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 for adults and ZAR 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Curiocity Backpackers Hostel Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers Hostel
Curiocity Backpackers Johannesburg
Curiocity Backpackers
CURIOCITY Johannesburg
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Johannesburg
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per person applies.

Where is CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel located?

Located in Johannesburg CBD, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of The AGOG and Ellis Park Stadium. Johannesburg Stadium and Carlton Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Ellis Park Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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